Cody's Corner of Random Rehabbing & Shenanigans


 
I'm kind of in a state to part out grills for another but I just can't decide yet. They are late 90's Genesis x000's that I keep thinking I'm going to save them all whole. But I definitely see your strategy on that one. The parts look really nice Cody. Good fortune it came to you!
 
I admit that I just have a strong prejudice against the 3rd generation Summit and am one who greatly welcomed its long overdue passing to the new Summit. The new one may not be perfect, and it is overpriced in my view, but it is at least much improved. To me, the 3rd gen Summits were bloated, overweight monstrosities with cheap steel behind the glitter of the front stainless.
Summit Rusty Bottom.jpg
Then there is that firebox issue to deal with as well.
Summit Rusted Firebox front 2.jpg
Back in my really crazy Weberitis days, I tried to take on one of these, but it proved to be way beyond my limitations. It wound up in my organization's scrap metal pile.
Junk Summit in scrap pile.jpeg
All that is not to say that these things, when working correctly, aren't excellent cookers. And, I get it, that their imposing size kind of sets you up to be the captain of a Weber starship! We have also seen some people capably restore them and even make some money flipping them, so if you are up for a big challenge - and the examples you look at aren't totally toast - by all means go for it! I will stick to 1st generation Summits and hopefully someday do at least one Platinum version of the 2nd generation.

Larry is right that all these have issues, but I personally feel the 1st gen ones can usually be brought back with the stainless panels I have had made (and which I have for sale) for a realistic price. The positives of these special grills more than make up for that issue to me.
Cooking Away!.jpeg

I have said many times as well, that the Platinum 2nd gens deserve some recognition for their all 304 stainless frame and cabinetry. I would love to work out a firebox fix for this model as well. While the Gold and even the Silver ones are also not that bad - really the frame and cabinetry is similar to Genesis Silvers of that era - the Platinum is worth seeking out in my opinion.

Summit Platinum.jpg

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